LAND O' LAKES - They all have lengthy resumes filled with professional accomplishments and community involvement. ...more

August 10, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County residents will get their first chance this week to speak up about the school district's 2008-09 proposed budget and tax levy. ...more

July 27, 2008

Being an Avon Park City Council member is tough work these days. They are tasked with figuring out how to cut large amounts our of the city's budget for next year. It's a job a lot of our elected city and county officials are dealing with these days, and will continue for some time to come. ...more

July 22, 2008

County residents who want to adopt an animal or secure a pet license through Hernando County Animal Services are now going to have to find time during the work week to do it. ...more

July 16, 2008

Budget constraints force decision. ...more

July 15, 2008

Mayor Rick Baker will lead a delegation to Takamatsu, Japan, today as part of a continuing cultural exchange between the sister cities that spans more than four decades. ...more

June 28, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Mayor Rick Baker will lead a delegation to Takamatsu, Japan, tomorrow as part of a continuing cultural exchange between the sister cities that spans more than four decades. ...more

June 27, 2008

There was plenty of talk about THE Bus Tuesday. But still no decision on its future. ...more

June 25, 2008

Recommendation expected Friday. ...more

June 24, 2008

SEBRING — The city of Sebring will have to make do with $1.7 million less in revenues, but the city nevertheless has budgeted donations to the Children's Museum, Safe House, the Historical Preservation Commission, the Boys and Girls Clubs and the July 4 fireworks celebration. But about those fireworks. City Councilor Margie Rhoades isn't pleased that the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency has donated $5,000, and she wants the council to withdraw its planned $5,000 gift. "Instead of spending $10,000 on fireworks, I think we should spend more on the Children's Museum and the Boys and Girls Club," said Rhoades, in a budget hearing Wednesday. Another hearing is scheduled June 17. The city is planning to contribute $10,000 to the Children's Museum and $50,000 to the Boys and Girls Club. ...more

June 13, 2008